GAS ARIA (IMO 9409156)
LAPEROUSE is a LPG Tanker built in 2008 and flying the Malta flag, placing it in its 18th year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 16,769 metric tonnes and a gross tonnage of 16,809. This vessel is configured for the transport of liquefied petroleum gas. LAPEROUSE is classed by Bureau Veritas, which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It has previously operated under one former name and two former flag states. Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026.
- Type: LPG Tanker
- Flag: Marshall Islands
- Year built: 2008
- MMSI: 538090738
- Call sign: V7B3392
- Gross tonnage: 16809
- Deadweight: 16769 t
- Length overall: 154 m
- Beam: 26 m
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2008
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 20/04/2026
- Registered owner: KIMURA SHOJI/KT NEO MARINE (United Arab Emirates)
- Ship manager · ISM manager: SEA HAWK GAS SA (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 11°6.0′N · 075°29.6′W · Speed 9.4 kn · under way · received 10 October 2026 at 11:49 UTC
- Destination: For orders · ETA 10 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type of LAPEROUSE?
LAPEROUSE is an LPG Tanker. It was built in 2008 and is currently in its 18th year of service.
What are the tonnage specifications for LAPEROUSE?
The vessel has a deadweight tonnage of 16,769 metric tonnes. Its gross tonnage is recorded at 16,809.
Which classification society manages LAPEROUSE?
The vessel is classed by Bureau Veritas. This society is a recognized member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 8 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions; the deficiency count is reported for 6 of them. The most recent inspection was on 20 April 2026. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2008 and no detentions.
Where has LAPEROUSE been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Middle America and Gulf of Mexico regions. It currently operates under the Malta flag.
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